Jay-Z has responded to a controversial lyric in his song “Somewhereinamercia” regarding Miley Cyrus’ obsession with twerking.
In the track from his new album “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” the rapper rhymes, “Cause somewhere in America, Miley Cyrus is still twerkin’, HA! / Twerk, twerk, twerk, twerk / Twerk, Miley, Miley, twerk / Twerk, Twerk, Miley, Miley, Miley, twerk / Twerk, yeah, uh-huh / Twerk, Miley, Miley, Miley / Only in America.”
Fans were initially unsure if Jay was mocking the pop star’s dancing, but in a Twitter Q&A session yesterday, the rapper explained that he was actually praising the former Disney actress for breaking racial barriers and even called her “a GOD.”
“You really think Miley Cyrus still twerking somewhere in America?” a fan asked.
Jay responded, “yes! she represents an old worlds worst nightmare,” adding, “Black neighbor, and the daughter not seeing color.”
When another fan asked if “twerking should replace the electric slide at weddings,” the music mogul replied, “Personally???YES.. Miley is a GOD.”
Cyrus has also responded positively to Jay’s explanation. “Call it what you want. But I don’t see Mr. Carter shoutin any of you bitches out. #twerkmileytwerk,” she tweeted. (Hov also retweeted her message).
“Exactly right. I am an old worlds worst nightmare. #outwiththeold #inwiththenewnew,” she added.
RT @youngstacks92 You really think Miley Cyrus still twerking somewhere in America? [Black neighbor,and the daughter not seeing color] twerk
— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) July 8, 2013